Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 29, 2007 noticed this on my car, might explain why i get through so much oil. I can't see it coming from anywhere above, certainly seems to be coming out of the joint in two bits of metal you can see Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattkh 0 Posted July 29, 2007 Hi How much oil are you losing every 500 miles? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiGainey 0 Posted July 29, 2007 Looks like it to me :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted July 29, 2007 Certainly looking that way.. Have a look around anywhere else just to confirm thats its not coming from anywhere else as oil just gets everywhere.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 29, 2007 Probably altho a small leak is not a particuarly bad thing - that needs sorting... Get a new sump while your at it (and bolts) - VR6 sumps are nice and cheap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted July 29, 2007 Or ive heard an R32 alloy sump fits.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigpants baby 0 Posted July 29, 2007 Or ive heard an R32 alloy sump fits.... Dont get an alloy one,they dont take to bashing very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubsingh 0 Posted July 31, 2007 ok i have had this on neaarly all my vw's, it looks like a sump leak and afer replaceing the gasket and all it ended up being the rear crank seal which is a box of job, so if your due a clutch change any time soon it be worth doing it. i have always replaced the seal atleast the once when i have done the clutch jut to have the peace of ming, the seals around 8+vat quid from GSF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted March 16, 2009 I need to replace the sump gasket on mine but GSF have quoted two differnt part numbers. Anyone know which one is the correct one? Mine is a 94 VR. TIA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 16, 2009 Just get it from VW mate, they'll get the right part via the chassis reg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted March 18, 2009 It could also be a leak between the 2 halves of the timing chain cover; it is split at the line of the head gasket and held together there by two vertical bolts with the head gasket between. The bolts can work loose and even fall out and then oil drips down to the engine/gearbox area. It's worth checking that before you start taking off the transmission. Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
